used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
AMATEURnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
for the reason that
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
uttered without voice
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
DETECTIVEnounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVE.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
your usual mood
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
at any time
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
a boy or man
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
death of a person
From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
held dear
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
social deportment
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
others
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From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
quiet-looking
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From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
not often
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In disposition he was as fine a fellow as ever breathed, thoughtful for others, good to all, doing his duty because he loved and feared both God and his mother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
at the time that
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
William
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From this reading William, aged twenty, was dark, quiet-looking, with a grave and kind face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Price had been blessed by nature with two sons, each as different in manners, disposition, appearance, and tastes as the poles.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He was very reserved, and seldom spoke, but when he did give utterance to his thoughts they were to the point and worth listening to.
